Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Martin St-Louis is happy with the cohesion the Canadiens are playing with on defence in recent games. Now he wants that to apply in the offensive zone as well. [La Presse]
- Shea Weber’s top moments came in 2021 when fans weren’t allowed to attend the games. Last night, they could give him the ovation he deserved for his effort in that Stanley Cup Final run. [La Presse]
- The tribute video the Canadiens put together for last night’s ceremony. [Canadiens.com]
- Weber spoke with Nick Suzuki a couple of times in the last week and made sure to explain that being a captain is a learning process, telling Suzuki to ask for advice whenever he needs it. [Journal de Montreal]
- Jacob Fowler was suspended for yesterday’s game after he punched an opposing player with his blocker on Friday night. [RDS]
- Sam Harris is the current biggest riser in the Canadiens’ prospect pool. [The Athletic]
Around the league and elsewhere
- It’s possible there will be a large jump in the NHL salary cap to around $96 million next season if the league and players’ association decide to advance the post-COVID recovery plan. [Sportsnet]
- Connor McDavid is eagerly awaiting the start of the best-on-best 4 Nation Face-Off. [Montreal Gazette]
- David Perron returned to the Ottawa Senators’ lineup after his infant daughter’s condition improved following lung surgery. [TSN]
- With about a quarter of the season played, four coaches of underperforming teams — two in the Atlantic Division — find themselves on the hot seat. [Sportsnet]
- Brayden McNabb signed a three-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. [NHL.com]
- The Chicago Blackhawks placed Seth Jones on Injured Reserve. [TSN]
- Seth Jarvis was placed on Injured Reserve by the Carolina Hurricanes. [TSN]
- It was a bad day to be named Seth.
- Matt Irwin announced his retirement from the NHL. [NHL.com]
- Chloe Primerano is the next name to watch in Canadian women’s hockey. [Radio-Canada]